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  45. <description><![CDATA[<p>In the ISO world, All ISO management system standards require the business to have an internal audit process and system to regular internal audits. Many small and medium business owners think that internal audits are usually only needed for larger firms and mostly financial auditing. The primary objective of internal auditing against the ISO standard [&#8230;]</p>
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  48. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the ISO world, All ISO management system standards require the business to have an <a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/">internal audit</a> process and system to regular internal audits. Many small and medium business owners think that internal audits are usually only needed for larger firms and mostly financial auditing.</p>
  49. <p>The primary objective of internal auditing against the ISO standard is to regularly review critical business processes to ensure that the system conforms to the planned arrangement and organisational requirement and that the system is effectively implemented and maintained.</p>
  50. <p><strong>What is an internal audit?</strong></p>
  51. <p>Internal audit, a type of audit, is a systematic, independent &amp; documented process to obtain &amp; objectively evaluate evidence of compliance with the policies, procedures &amp; requirement of the management system.</p>
  52. <p>Internal audit helps the management to evaluate if the internal control within the business is maintained and effective. Internal controls can be either process controls or system controls that are implemented as risk mitigation actions to address the risks identified within that process and system. By maintaining and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, business will be able to significantly improve process efficiency, meet regulatory requirement, monitor performance, evaluate risks and increase system reliability and integrity.</p>
  53. <p><strong>Some of the key benefits of internal audits</strong></p>
  54. <ul>
  55. <li>Improves the management of internal control within the organisation</li>
  56. <li>Identifies gaps, non-conformances and areas for improvement that can be used in internal strategic planning.</li>
  57. <li>Enable the business to become process-dependent rather than person-dependent</li>
  58. <li>Identifies inefficiencies in operational activities and provides action plan/recommendation to improve the overall efficacy of procedures.</li>
  59. <li>Serves as an Early Warning System, enabling deficiencies to be identified and remediated on a timely basis (i.e. before external, regulatory or compliance audits)</li>
  60. <li>Increases accountability within the organisation.</li>
  61. <li>Satisfies the requirement of ISO management system standard</li>
  62. </ul>
  63. <p>Internal auditing is linked to the risk management process of the organisation, and internal audits are conducted based on the risk levels of their business activity. The business should ensure competent internal auditor are assigned to conduct the audit. A process for internal audit should be placed to schedule, plan, conduct audit and report audit findings to the management.</p>
  64. <p>The established of an internal audit function need not be a costly investment. The business does not need to hire a suite of internal auditors and build a separate business unit for auditing. The internal audit function can be easily outsourced to expert consulting firms who will conduct the internal audit as per your requirements. Outsourcing the internal audit function prevents the management to take the deep dive and enables them to obtain more value for the business.</p>
  65. <p>Leadership in the business would be well served by having an internal audit function assisting it with its risk assessment process and ensuring that the responsibility for maintaining a system of internal controls has been fulfilled.</p>
  66. <p>Anitech consulting has an expert team of certified internal auditors that can help you with your <a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/">internal audit</a> function.</p>
  67. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/benefits-internal-audit/">Benefits of Internal Audit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  76. <title>What Does ISO14001 Help Achieve?</title>
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  81. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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  87. <description><![CDATA[<p>Companies who produce products? or deliver services that are supplied to customers, whether countrywide, or worldwide need to have standards by which they measure their products? oe services in order to ensure that quality is maintained at a level that is acceptable. Products and services need to consistently meet the requirements of the customers, and [&#8230;]</p>
  88. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/iso14001-help-achieve/">What Does ISO14001 Help Achieve?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  90. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies who produce products? or deliver services that are supplied to customers, whether countrywide, or worldwide need to have standards by which they measure their products? oe services in order to ensure that quality is maintained at a level that is acceptable. Products and services need to consistently meet the requirements of the customers, and standards should be ever-improving. The ISO14001 standard addresses many important factors relating to quality management.</p>
  91. <p>ISO 14001 is a guideline by which organisations can measure their quality standards. This is a standard which companies can obtain a certification in, although this is not really required. This standard can be implemented by any company, regardless of size or field of activity or industry.</p>
  92. <p>This particular standard is based on various quality management principles. The focus lies predominantly on customer focus, the role of top management in motivating and implementing the standards, the actual process, as well as a need for continual improvement of standards.</p>
  93. <p>By implementing the standard set out in ISO14001, companies can ensure that their customers receive consistently high standards and good products and services. By doing so, the company will reap the many business benefits on offer.</p>
  94. <p><strong>The Principles</strong></p>
  95. <p>The principles of ISO14001 are well-defined guidelines which assist any company in meeting the criteria and surpassing expectations. There are seven basic principles that should be adhered to. Customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process of approach, improvement, evidence based decision making, and relationship management. Each of these principle carries with it benefits that are invaluable for any business.</p>
  96. <p><strong>Customer focus</strong> &#8211; The main aim of the standard is to meet and exceed customer expectations. By achieving this, your business will reap the rewards. Increased customer value, increased customer satisfaction, increased customer loyalty, enhanced repeat business, growth and enhancement of reputation of the business or organization, grow your customer base, and benefit from the increased revenue and market share.</p>
  97. <p><strong>Leadership</strong> &#8211; In order for any process to work in an organization, there needs to be direction and purpose. Good leadership will create unity, and conditions where the people involved are all motivated to achieve the company?s quality goals and objectives. A good leadership structure will ensure that there is an increased efficiency and effectiveness at achieving the quality objectives of the company, better co-ordination of the processes involved, improved communication between all levels within the business and a better understanding of the function of each, as well as increased development and improvement in the capability of the business and the staff to deliver the results that are desired.</p>
  98. <p><strong>Engagement of the people</strong> &#8211; The staff, as well as the management of an organisation are all required to work together in order to reach the desired quality standard results. An environment conducive to the enhancement of the company?s capability to produce and deliver quality and value. A company who has a staff and managment who are all geared towards the same end result will always perform more efficienctly, and reach objectives with effectiveness. Good communication will ensure that there is a better understanding of the company?s quality objectives as well as motivation to reach the goals set, a well-oiled machine headed in the same direction will ensure that involvement of all the staff to improve, each member of the team will have a desire to achieve and develop on a personal level, and trust will become a mutual factor between all members of staff regardless of designation. Team work is required to achieve the standards set out.</p>
  99. <p><strong>Process of Approach</strong> &#8211; Results will always be best achieved and with greater effectiveness and efficiency when the tasks being carried out are fully understood by all involved. Each activity needs to work together as a coherent system rather than individual tasks. Inter-related process is what the ISO 14001 quality management system is built around. By completely understanding how results can be achieved through the system is what gives the company the edge. Efforts are better directed at areas which are key to the process and where there is possibibility to improve on performance. Once implemented effectively and managed efficiently, resultscan become more easily predicted and consistent. This approach achieves best results when the objectives and goals of the process in clearly defined. Authority, responsibility and accountability for managing process must be established from the start. The necessary information required to properly operate the processes, monitor, analyse and evaluate them overall system must be readily available. Risk management is key to ISO 14001. Risks that can affect the process output and the results of the quality management system must be assessed and managed effectively.</p>
  100. <p><strong>Improvement</strong> &#8211; A company that is headed for success is one that is always focused on where improvement can be made. In order to maintain current levels of performance it is vital that a company focus on improvement at all times. Being prepared to adjust and react to change, whether internal or external, is a fundamental factor.</p>
  101. <p><strong>Evidence-based decision making</strong> &#8211; Decisions made on solid analysis and evaluation of all the information on hand are the decisions most likely to produce results that are desired by the company. This principle benefits the company in many ways and in doing so allows ISO 14001 to become the useful asset that it is meant to be. Decision making processes are improved, assessment of process information and the ability to achieve objectives is enhanced. Operation effectiveness and efficiency shows vast improvement. In order to ensure that this principle is effective the company needs to determine and monitor the performance of the company, make all the relevant data and information accessible to the relevant people and it must be accurate, reliable and secure. Suitable methods should always be used to evaluate and analyse data. Decisions and actions must be based on evidence, experience and intuition.</p>
  102. <p><strong>Relationship Management</strong> &#8211; A company must manage its relationships with all interested parties at all times in order to maintain and sustain success. Interested parties such as suppliers influence the performance of any company. Maintaining these relationships ensures that the impact of said parties on performance is optimized. The interested parties must understand the goals and values of your organization so that they can better cater to the requirements. A chain of supply that is well-managed will always provide a stable influx of goods and services.</p>
  103. <p>It becomes apparent that there is far more to a successful operation than simply putting out good products or services. Each and every link in the process in imperative to success and improvement. <a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/iso-14001-basics-to-achieve-iso-14001-certification/">ISO 14001 certification</a> allows every company the opporutnity to take advantage of what is right in front of them, and reaching for the top.</p>
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  106. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/iso14001-help-achieve/">What Does ISO14001 Help Achieve?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  115. <title>The value of ISO 14001 certification</title>
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  120. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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  125. <description><![CDATA[<p>What Is ISO Certified? If a system is ISO certified it assures the people who have purchased the system that it is in fact reliable and of a high quality. The ISO 14001 system is one that carries many benefits and provides you with approval by many clients both local and international. The ISO 14001 [&#8230;]</p>
  126. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/the-value-of-iso-14001-certification/">The value of ISO 14001 certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  128. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Is ISO Certified?</strong></p>
  129. <p>If a system is ISO certified it assures the people who have purchased the system that it is in fact reliable and of a high quality. The ISO 14001 system is one that carries many benefits and provides you with approval by many clients both local and international. The ISO 14001 quality management system is not only used by companies that produce products but also for companies that provide services. The management system is not a requirement and is completely voluntary to implement. The benefits of implementing such a system are invaluable to your business. Productivity will be increased and the efficiency and effectiveness of company operations will have far-reaching effects. The reasons for wanting to gain certification vary from wanting to motivate staff by setting clearly defined goals or it may simply be a requirement withing the context of their risk management program.</p>
  130. <p><strong>Who Certifies A Company?</strong></p>
  131. <p>A company can never be certified directly by ISO but rather by one of their accredited partners and private certification bodies. The certification may be stamped with the seal of ISO, however this does not mean it was issued by the institution. Certification is based on a Conformity Assessment which is evaluated by the Committee and they base this on many standards which are related to the certification process.</p>
  132. <p><strong>The Value of Audits</strong></p>
  133. <p>Audits are one of the most important parts of the ISO management process. These audits allow a company to understand whether they are on the right path to obtaining the official certification and if not, where do adjustments and changes need to be implemented. It must be remembered that although any company can implement the quality management system, obtaining certification will gain you good ground within the industry and the market. ISO 14001 certification ensures that waste and errors will become less and less and the quality of goods and services will improve drastically and consistently. ISO 14001 companies are more likely to attract investors both nationally and internationally. More confidence and trust is placed in companies that are ISO 14001 certified than those who are not.</p>
  134. <p><strong>Facts and Figures</strong></p>
  135. <ul>
  136. <li>178 Countries are members</li>
  137. <li>There are 3335 technical bodies responsible for the development of standards</li>
  138. <li>150 people work full time for ISO in Geneva, Switzerland</li>
  139. <li>There are nearly 20000 individual ISO standards</li>
  140. <li>There have been 1.1 million certificates issued across 178 countries</li>
  141. <li>42000 companies or organizations in North America are ISO 14001 certified</li>
  142. <li>29000 companies or organizations in the United States are ISO 14001 certified</li>
  143. <li>Sections to ISO 14001 &#8211; Scope, normative reference, terms and definitions, quality management system, management responsibility, resource management, product realization and measurement, analysis and improvement</li>
  144. <li>ISO 14001 organizations or businesses are paid more on average as they are deemed more competent and trustworthy</li>
  145. <li>The increased benefits of becoming certified include higher demand for products and services, increased market share and improved company perception</li>
  146. <li>Improved financial performance is noticeable after ISO 14001 certification</li>
  147. <li>Better sales growth is registered in certified companies as opposed to those that are not certified</li>
  148. </ul>
  149. <p>ISO is so much more than a set of guidelines to build your quality management? system around, this is your chance to improve the atmosphere in your work environment, share the responsibility and accountability, and create a dream team. By improving the team with which you work and becoming a partner rather than a boss to them you create an atmosphere where you become approachable. Once you become approachable you will find that suggestions and ideas begin to flow freely from every staff member, each committed to the cause.</p>
  150. <p>The overall improvement in the product or service you produce will be more than enough to boost the confidence of your employees and encourage further productivity and change. Everybody will understand the goals and the path to those goals. Financial reward will be felt by all once the processes are streamlined the waste is reduced and let?s admit in this day and age, money talks loud and clear.? By rewarding, you encourage.</p>
  151. <p>In the ISO 14001 management process there is a huge emphasis placed on the consumer or customer. This process is directed at meeting the needs, expectations and requirements of those that purchase your products. Customer satisfaction is paramount in the pursuit of increased market share, confidence and sales increases.</p>
  152. <p>If your expectations of what you can achieve from the ISO 14001 process are still on shaky ground you can simply implement the processes to see if there are improvements in production, consistency , waste reduction and staff morale before you take the step to becoming certified. A tremendous part of the ISO 14001 process is documentation. This paperwork has to be in order, up to date and available as? this is the means by which you measure improvements or realise where changes need to be implemented. This documented evidence is what will be used during any form of auditing process.</p>
  153. <p>Bear in mind if you are considering this for of quality management process, gone are the days of you, the boss, dictating, you have to adjust to become part of a team. You have to be prepared to take the good with the bad, dish out commendations when necessary but also reprimand but, you yourself cannot expect to receive all the praise for a system operated by the people as a team. I think for many this is one of the greatest obstacles to achieve but one that is well-worth getting past. The sooner that line is abolished, the sooner your team will become one. It is time to make the change, see improvements and put your business on the map.</p>
  154. <p><a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/iso-14001-basics-to-achieve-iso-14001-certification/">?ISO 14001 certification</a> can?assist you on your path to consistent quality products and services, gaining trust from your client base, attracting new investors and opening the horizons to the international market. Your team will get you there but you need to ensure they have all the tools readily available and the confidence from you to drive them forwards.</p>
  155. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/the-value-of-iso-14001-certification/">The value of ISO 14001 certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  164. <title>How To Write Your ISO 14001 Environmental Policy</title>
  165. <link>https://iso14001consulting.com.au/how-to-write-your-iso-14001-environmental-policy/</link>
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  169. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
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  175. <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the first things that needs to be undertaken by the top management of an organization, is the drawing up of an environmental policy. This outlines the objectives and intentions of the the company in relation to the impact placed on the environment by processes and procedures undertaken by the organization. Because this is [&#8230;]</p>
  176. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/how-to-write-your-iso-14001-environmental-policy/">How To Write Your ISO 14001 Environmental Policy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  178. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first things that needs to be undertaken by the top management of an organization, is the drawing up of an environmental policy. This outlines the objectives and intentions of the the company in relation to the impact placed on the environment by processes and procedures undertaken by the organization. Because this is a defining guideline for each employee of what their role is in the process and the impact of their job on the environment, it needs to come from top management. The policy needs to outline how the company is going to combat and reduce its impact on the environment and define what the impact is at present.</p>
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  180. <p>In order to meet <strong><a href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/immense-need-iso-14001-standard/">ISO 14001</a></strong> requirements, the policy needs to incorporate some key aspects. When writing up the policy, it needs to be remembered what is appropriate for the organization and its operations. The policy needs to be directed at areas where your business impact the environment.</p>
  181. <p>One of the primary functions of an environmental management policy is to identify the processes within your company and decide how they can be improved on. Your policy needs to state that you and your company are committed to continual development and improvement in how your operations affect the environment. In the policy you don?t need to state how this will be done, simply that you are committed to achieving it.</p>
  182. <p>Part of the policy needs to be dedicated to the prevention of pollution. You don?t need to document how you are going to achieve this, just make the commitment.</p>
  183. <p>The policy has to comply with legal obligations and other requirements related to environmental aspects. Environmental aspects refer to the way your company interacts with the environment and the impact it has thereon. You need to commit to and agree to abide and conform to any laws and regulations that relate to this.</p>
  184. <p>The framework for objectives and goals or targets is where the policy becomes a little more detailed and involved. You need to devise and set up plans to achieve targets which relate to the improvement of your impact on the environment. Remember not to include anything in your policy that cannot be acted upon in your improvement plans.</p>
  185. <p>Your environmental policy is one of the items in <strong><a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/services/iso-14001environment-management-system/">environmental management system</a></strong> that has to be a written document. This cannot be a word of mouth ?document?. These plans need to be implemented and incorporated into your operations. There have to be plans in place and resources available to enable you to make your commitments a reality. This part of your plan will continually be in need of review and change. Your company processes and environmental impact will be ever-changing.</p>
  186. <p>Your employees are key in the undertaking of any part of the policy. They are the task force who will carry out the ?hard labor? as a matter of speaking. They need to understand the company policy and be clear on what impact their job has on the overall environmental impact of the company. The employees need to know what is expected and required from them in order to achieve the company goals as set out in the policy. The employees need to understand too, how the impact of the organizations process on the environment, impact on them personally as well.</p>
  187. <p>This environmental policy and management system has to be made readily available for anybody who wishes to view it. They don?t necessarily need to be part of the company, the general public need to granted access if required. This is not a bad aspect as it can be used as a publicity tool for your organization. People want to know that big companies do care about more than their profits and that health and well-being of the public and the environment are important to them. Proving this will only strengthen their position in the public?s perceptions of them.</p>
  188. <p>It is imperative to remember that the policy must be appropriate for the operations of your company and how your processes impact the environment. There is no use making statements about chemical waste, when you have none.</p>
  189. <p>Make your policy as simple as possible so that it is clear and easily understood. Make your commitments and statements meaningful. Your policy should allow your employees and the public to understand with ease what your company intends on doing to reduce their carbon footprint and improving their environmental impact. A policy does not need to be involved and full of difficult to understand jargon in order for it to be viable. Say what you mean in as plain and simple terms as possible. Leave no room for misunderstanding. Make your plight known to all.</p>
  190. <p>An environmental policy is the basis on which your environmental management system is built and operates. You need to have clear objectives and plans in order to implement processes and procedures that compliment your intentions. Your employees are key to the success of this process, in every way. They need to feel comfortable about the expectations placed on them and understand, with clarity, every aspect of the policy. A policy that is understood, will be implemented with success. Documented results and achievements will create motivation and inspiration and a unity in the pursuit of a common goal.</p>
  191. <p>Yes, management draws up the policy, but they should always take into consideration the perspective of the employees and see it from their viewpoint as well. The employees are after all the worker bees, and they will also be accountable for their actions. Any employee will be proud to be part of something of this magnitude. Protecting the environment for their future generations to enjoy.</p>
  192. <p>Formulate your policy with care and thought. Don?t commit to anything you can?t adhere to. Remember the policy will be amended and changed regularly as your environmental impact changes, so there is always room to include different plans and commitments at a later stage.</p>
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  194. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/how-to-write-your-iso-14001-environmental-policy/">How To Write Your ISO 14001 Environmental Policy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  203. <title>A Dummy&#8217;s Guide to ISO 14001</title>
  204. <link>https://iso14001consulting.com.au/a-dummys-guide-to-iso-14001/</link>
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  215. <description><![CDATA[<p>ISO 14001 specifies for companies what the requirements are for and environmental management system. These standards were finalized in 1996. ISO 14001 refers to things which a company has control over, and how their operations impact the environment. These standards are internationally recognized. Standards are updated 5-yearly. This certification has grown in popularity because it [&#8230;]</p>
  216. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/a-dummys-guide-to-iso-14001/">A Dummy&#8217;s Guide to ISO 14001</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  218. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ISO 14001 specifies for companies what the requirements are for and environmental management system. These standards were finalized in 1996. ISO 14001 refers to things which a company has control over, and how their operations impact the environment. These standards are internationally recognized. Standards are updated 5-yearly.</p>
  219. <p>This certification has grown in popularity because it is a process that can be applied to any organization in any trade.</p>
  220. <p><a href="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1.jpe"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="417" data-permalink="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/a-dummys-guide-to-iso-14001/images-4-2/" data-orig-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1.jpe" data-orig-size="348,145" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ISO 14001" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1-300x125.jpe" data-large-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1.jpe" class="size-full wp-image-417 aligncenter" src="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1.jpe" alt="ISO 14001" width="348" height="145" data-id="417" srcset="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1.jpe 348w, https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-4-1-300x125.jpe 300w" sizes="(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px" /></a></p>
  221. <p>Governments and local authorities place a lot of weight on the <strong><a href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/ready-iso-14001-certification/">ISO 14001</a></strong> accreditation and this is possibly why more and more companies are undergoing the process. Obtaining this certification offers them a greater chance of being awarded tenders by these authorities.</p>
  222. <p>The primary aim of the certification or standard, is to help companies become environmentally friendly. The issues of environmental welfare will always be present. ISO 14001 provides a structured and defined way of dealing with these issues. ISO 14001 requires the active and proactive role to be taken by management and employees alike.</p>
  223. <p>The main elements that need to be addressed:</p>
  224. <ul>
  225. <li>Managing processes and procedures</li>
  226. <li>Identifying environmental aspects which are within the control of the organization and the impact derived from these aspects</li>
  227. </ul>
  228. <p>A company is basically, in layman?s terms, expected to define what it does to alleviate environmental impact, and they are required to do as they have stipulated.</p>
  229. <p>Putting the processes in place is the hard part of the entire procedure. Once the systems are in place, it is easier to access where improvements need to made and how to make them.</p>
  230. <p>Proper implementation of the processes and standards will make your organization more efficient. Greater efficiency and ease will ensure that your workforce does not feel as pressured to perform and can concentrate of quality of work. A happier, more relaxed workforce is one that is motivated and committed.</p>
  231. <p>Commitment to your organization and your business from an outsiders perspective is also given a positive boost. Showing people that your company cares about the environment and have made a commitment to affect the environment in a less harmful way, can only build confidence and trust in your organization.</p>
  232. <p>The initial outlay for the process is costly, but if you take into account the savings made on energy consumption, raw material use, and even reduction in waste, the process will pay for itself within a short period of time and your company will reap the rewards on a monetary level as well.</p>
  233. <p>Those who have obtained ISO 14001 certification often receive reduced premium rates from their insurers. The system ensures that you meet the requirements set out through legislation and you become less of a risk to insurance companies.</p>
  234. <p>A huge part of this kind of<strong><a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/services/iso-14001environment-management-system/"> environmental management system</a></strong> is the commitment to continually improve and develop processes and results. In doing so your company minimizes impact on the environment, but you also become more efficient and the cost savings felt grow with each change.</p>
  235. <p>It is always best practice to obtain the certification through a Certification body. This is proof that you have a third party evaluation of your processes and systems and they agree that you meet all requirements of the standard. Potential and current customers have peace of mind and assurance of your commitment to environmental issues.</p>
  236. <p>The process of certification is not firm and steadfast. It is dependent on the size of the organization and the number of new policies and processes that must be implemented. In any event, the certification process is not one that is a quick-fix. To ensure smooth transition and implementation, your company should appoint a designated co-coordinator who takes responsibility for the process. Expect the process to last anywhere between three and six months from the initial meeting and evaluation, to the certification of your company.</p>
  237. <p>The initial audit will be carried out by a lead auditor. They will evaluate your current policies, processes and procedures and provide you with a detailed report of where your current systems need to change in order to meet with requirements. Your company will be given opportunity to make changes to existing systems as per the report and once you are ready, the second audit will be carried out. This measures the efficiency of processes and procedures within your environmental management system and whether it meets with the requirements of the standard. If your company fits the bill, the auditor will recommend your company for certification. The auditor?s reports will be reviewed and if all is found to be in order, you will be awarded certification.</p>
  238. <p>Your company will have to undergo surveillance audits yearly to ensure that you are still meeting all the requirements of the standard. A detailed, written report will be provided on completion and will outline whether there are any shortcoming that need to be addressed. Your company will have a certain time period in which to rectify the issues. Every three years, your company will undergo a full re-audit which will outline the strengths and weaknesses of your systems and they will assist you in identifying areas that need improvement.</p>
  239. <p>The company itself has to undertake the improvements themselves, they cannot be implemented by the certification body. The aim of the certification body is to offer assistance to companies and help them to reap maximum benefits from their certification. The certification body is objective in approach.</p>
  240. <p>Yes, the process seems a daunting one, but the benefits offered are fantastic. Select your Certification body with care. They hold your future in their hands. You want someone who is going to work with you on improving as opposed to just calling the shots.? Certification of the ISO 14001 standard is imperative to any company in this modern age. Everybody, who is anybody, is conscious of environmental decline and the impact organizations and industry have on it. Those who are shown to take initiative in improving the situation are favored. They are seen as responsible, answerable, and aware.</p>
  241. <p>Make the decision today to obtain certification and reap the benefits.</p>
  242. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/a-dummys-guide-to-iso-14001/">A Dummy&#8217;s Guide to ISO 14001</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  251. <title>Facts About ISO 14001</title>
  252. <link>https://iso14001consulting.com.au/facts-about-iso-14001/</link>
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  256. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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  262. <description><![CDATA[<p>ISO 14001 is a culmination of years of negotiations between different rules and regulations of over fifteen environmental standards. ISO 14001 was put into effect in order to encourage and promote sustainable development. ISO 14001 differs from any of the previous standards as it is the first where companies need to account for the impact [&#8230;]</p>
  263. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/facts-about-iso-14001/">Facts About ISO 14001</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  265. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ISO 14001 is a culmination of years of negotiations between different rules and regulations of over fifteen environmental standards. ISO 14001 was put into effect in order to encourage and promote sustainable development. ISO 14001 differs from any of the previous standards as it is the first where companies need to account for the impact their activities and processes have on the environment. The standards of ISO 14001 offer companies a means of managing, measuring results, and bettering the impact of their operations on the environment. ISO 14001 offer the companies a greater means of communication. It is predicted that ISO 14001 will revolutionise the way products are manufactured, raw material selection, as well as the way in which the finished product is advertised and marketed.</p>
  266. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="413" data-permalink="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/facts-about-iso-14001/images-123/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-123.png?fit=248%2C203&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="248,203" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="environmental management system" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-123.png?fit=248%2C203&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-123.png?fit=248%2C203&amp;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-413 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-123.png?resize=248%2C203" alt="environmental management system" width="248" height="203" data-id="413" data-recalc-dims="1" /></p>
  267. <p>ISO 14001 is not compulsory for every business to undertake. This process of certification is voluntary. ISO 14001 is the <strong><a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/services/iso-14001environment-management-system/">environmental management system</a></strong> is the standard with which requirements have been established. These requirements are what companies aiming for certification, will be measured against and audited using.</p>
  268. <p>ISO 14001 audits are not a measure of the impact on the environment, but rather a measure of the effectiveness of the environmental management system that the company utilizes. It is important to set achievable goals which will culminate in the achievement of ISO 14001 certification.</p>
  269. <p><a href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/internal-audit-external-audit/"><strong>ISO 14001</strong></a> has become a key factor for many companies, when selection of contractors is put under scrutiny. There are many countries who have made it know that they will favor ISO 14001 certified companies during any procurement process. There are a number of large companies who are undertaking practices geared towards ISO 14001 certification and there are numerous reasons for this decision. These include the ability to identify areas where energy and resource consumption can be reduced, the reduction of risk and liability, and of course conformance with regulatory requirements.</p>
  270. <p>ISO 14001 is not a mean of measuring emissions, but it does negate laws and regulations by which companies must govern, with a distinct aim of reducing pollution. It is not a system-based standard as opposed to a product-based standard. It is a system that offer companies a plan to follow in order to manage the environmental impact of their operations.</p>
  271. <p>There are a number of requirements that must be met, if you are to successfully begin the implementation process and aim for certification.</p>
  272. <p>The company needs to have a publicly available environmental policy which is put in place by the management of the company and complied with by all. The policy should be designed to apply to the operations of the particular company and it must show commitments towards the prevention of pollution and reduction of the environmental impact.</p>
  273. <p>The policy needs to be grounded in processes and procedures which identify environmental aspects and their impact. These procedures need to be compliant with government regulations and the policy itself. All objectives and targets must be documented and recorded and they must be consistent with the goals set out by the environmental policy. There must always be a continued effort to improve on the existing and prevent pollution of the environment.</p>
  274. <p>The environmental management team consists of a number of employees. Each employee needs to have well-defined job descriptions and be totally clear on what their part of the process is. Each employee needs to understand the impact of their work on the environment. It is the responsibility of the company to ensure proper training is given to all employees in this respect.</p>
  275. <p>The environmental management system needs to allow for easy internal communication. All reports, documents, and results need to be readily accessible by anyone in the company who may require them at any time.</p>
  276. <p>It is imperative that processes and procedures are reviewed and documented regularly to ensure that there is continual improvement and that the environmental management system is effective. Management needs to ensure that an internal audit is carried out annually.</p>
  277. <p>It is becoming more and more viable for companies to obtain the ISO 14001 certification as opposed to simply applying the standards to the company operations. Where your company trades is an important factor in your decision to obtain certification. Many companies who trade in Europe for instance, are required to submit their certification along with other ISO certifications such as 14001. It is becoming more and more prevalent that the public as well as companies whom you supply to are requesting this certification as proof that your company is doing their part to impact the environment less. With all the recent talk of global degradation, companies no longer want to be associated with companies who are not certified and have proof of their involvement in protecting the environment.</p>
  278. <p>If you are in a trade where competition is high, you may have to consider going for certification if some of your major competitors have obtained it. You will be simply taking your company out of the equation if you don&#8217;t.</p>
  279. <p>What must be remembered is that this certification can be very costly and if undertaken, there needs to be commitment from all involved, to achieve. Obtaining the certification will in the long-term ensure that your bottom line yields a higher figure. You are doing the environment which provides for industry a service, as well as your own company.</p>
  280. <p>There are really no reasons why a company should not want to obtain this certification, there are no negative effects, not counting the workload. A team who works towards a common goal, in unity, will achieve success and they will understand from all aspects what their own impact and the impact of their work is on the environment, and how important it is for everyone now and in the future, to lessen this huge carbon footprint mankind is leaving in their wake. After all which company wants to be synonymous with the destruction of the planet?? I am certain none. Not really a terrific sales pitch for any company is it? Do your research, make the commitment, and achieve that certification.</p>
  281. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/facts-about-iso-14001/">Facts About ISO 14001</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  290. <title>Leadership and the ISO 14001 Certification</title>
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  295. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
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  301. <description><![CDATA[<p>Being a leader for a group of people is an exceptionally important position. The one who bears this title needs to have the ability to motivate others towards a common goal. A true leader, needs to be able to lead from the front and set an example in behavior and in skill. The leader must [&#8230;]</p>
  302. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/leadership-and-the-iso-14001-certification/">Leadership and the ISO 14001 Certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  304. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a leader for a group of people is an exceptionally important position. The one who bears this title needs to have the ability to motivate others towards a common goal. A true leader, needs to be able to lead from the front and set an example in behavior and in skill. The leader must behave in a way that inspires others to work towards success. A company who is attempting to obtain <strong><a href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/iso-14001-key-elements/">ISO 14001 certification</a></strong> needs to have a leader or leadership that is active and instrumental in achieving the requirements set before them.</p>
  305. <p><a href="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-3.jpe"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="410" data-permalink="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/leadership-and-the-iso-14001-certification/images-3/" data-orig-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-3.jpe" data-orig-size="240,160" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ISO 14001 certification" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-3.jpe" data-large-file="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-3.jpe" class="size-full wp-image-410 aligncenter" src="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/images-3.jpe" alt="ISO 14001 certification" width="240" height="160" data-id="410" /></a></p>
  306. <p>Whereas leadership relies on things that are not tangible, motivation, inspiration, attitude, decision making abilities, management refers more to the administrative process involved with achieving the goals set out. Management involves planning, communication, and implementing organizational business systems.</p>
  307. <p>There are certain things that leadership needs to be ensure according to ISO 14001 requirements.</p>
  308. <p>Those at the top of the management ladder need to take ownership and responsibility for the effectiveness of the management system. Of course delegation of some items to representatives will be necessary, but top management still needs to be actively involved in environmental activities.</p>
  309. <p>An environmental policy needs to be established and environmental objectives put in place.</p>
  310. <p>The leaders of the organization need to ensure that the requirements of the ISO 14001 <a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/services/iso-14001environment-management-system/"><strong>environmental management system</strong></a> are carefully combined into the process of the organization. Environmental objectives should not overshadow organizational objectives and vice versa. Both should be equally attainable.</p>
  311. <p>The responsibility of the leaders in this process is to ensure that all the resources needed for successful implementation and running of the environmental system are available. Equipment, finance, and trained staff are all necessary parts of the process.</p>
  312. <p>The leader is the person who has to motivate the staff and make them aware of how important and valuable the success of the environmental management system is, and they also need to be well aware of what the requirements are. It is after all the staff who actually have to do the physical work of achieving the results and objectives are met. The importance of the environmental management system needs to clear and decisive, with no margin for error or misunderstanding.</p>
  313. <p>The leadership is who in responsible at the end of the day for the implementation of a successful environmental management system and the achievement of objectives and results. They need to be able to motivate the managers and staff in such a way that these results are noticeable and the objectives obtained. They are responsible and answerable for those under their leadership meeting desired requirements and achieving.</p>
  314. <p>The leadership of an organization is responsible for undertaking internal audits, corrective actions where necessary, and performing management reviews to see who needs to step it up on the performance side, and who is doing a top notch job. It is the responsibility of the leadership to continually improve the environmental management system that has been implemented.</p>
  315. <p>Without the support and guidance from the leadership of an organization, the management and employees to fulfill the requirements of and environmental responsibilities that they are meant to. The leadership needs to lead from the front and be working inspiration to those who fall below them.</p>
  316. <p>In any organization or group, leadership is key to the success of achieving desired results and reaching objectives. A process will never run smoothly if the leadership followed is not strong in their own convictions and dedication to achieving success.</p>
  317. <p>A process such as the implementation of an environmental management system is one that is many faceted and requires a great deal of commitment and team work from all involved. Those within the team need inspiration and motivation in order to realize their potential in making the process a success. The leadership needs to make it very clear from the start what the requirements are and what is expected. Everybody needs to be fully aware of the objectives and goals that are being strives for. There is no shortcut in a process like this, and everybody needs to pull their weight and be answerable for their actions.</p>
  318. <p>Leadership is the action by which everyone follows. Bad leadership will result in poor performance, and unreachable goals.</p>
  319. <p>Achieving ISO 14001 certification is something that the entire company can be proud of and something that everybody must be involved in. This is certainly not a process that only one person can pull off and it must never be thought by anyone on the team that it is not their responsibility as they don?t answer for the results or the lack thereof. Every single member must be made accountable for their own actions. This will make each employee on the team very aware of any action that they undertake.</p>
  320. <p>We are all aware of the importance of creating less of an impact on the environment and we should all be proud and eager to be a part of something that can lessen the carbon footprint left behind by industry. Being a part of something that is so impact full is something that we should all strive for.</p>
  321. <p>To all the leaders out there who are beginning this mountainous journey to certification, take the bull by the horns, lead from the front, be accountable and make those around you accountable for their own actions. Embrace your team, you are all gunning for the same goals.</p>
  322. <p>ISO 14001 is a certification that is internationally recognized and will stand your company on firm ground. Secure the future of the planet and of your business and take this leap towards a better tomorrow for all. The future of industry and of generations depend on each and every one of us. We are the masters of our own destiny, and we control the outcome in this scenario, let?s just hope it is not too late to undo that damage that has already been done. If your company has the stamina, the unity, and the dedication, you will achieve.</p>
  323. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/leadership-and-the-iso-14001-certification/">Leadership and the ISO 14001 Certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  332. <title>ISO 14001 &#8211; Steps To ISO 14001 Success</title>
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  337. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
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  344. <description><![CDATA[<p>Making that decision to implement and environmental management system is by no means a small and insignificant decision. It is a decision that bares tremendous weight and a work load that will have you bent at the back. The decision is however one that is worthwhile undertaking, and one your company can be proud they [&#8230;]</p>
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  347. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making that decision to implement and environmental management system is by no means a small and insignificant decision. It is a decision that bares tremendous weight and a work load that will have you bent at the back. The decision is however one that is worthwhile undertaking, and one your company can be proud they undertook.</p>
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  349. <p>The international standard for the <strong><a href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/iso-14001-environmental-management-certification/">ISO 14001</a></strong> certification follows the PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT path.</p>
  350. <ul>
  351. <li><strong>Plan</strong> &#8211; this is the phase where you, as a company, establish your objectives and recognize the processes that will be required in order to successfully achieve results in line with the organization?s environmental policy.</li>
  352. </ul>
  353. <ul>
  354. <li><strong>Do</strong> &#8211; this is the phase where the work really begins, the phase where planning is put into action, and processes are put in place.</li>
  355. </ul>
  356. <ul>
  357. <li><strong>Check</strong> &#8211; The implemented policies are measured and monitored against the requirements set out by the policy, policy objectives, legal requirements, and intended targets. Results are recorded and reported.</li>
  358. </ul>
  359. <ul>
  360. <li><strong>Act</strong> &#8211; This is a call to continually maintain and improve the processes and performance of your <strong><a href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/services/iso-14001environment-management-system/">environmental management system</a></strong>. Yes, you did the hard work and got everything in place, but your work has only just begun.</li>
  361. </ul>
  362. <p>In order to make the right selection and to implement a system that is suited to your operation, there are certain guidelines that can be followed.</p>
  363. <ul>
  364. <li>Select a standard that is suited to your type of business. Find out all the required information to ensure that this is in fact right for your company.</li>
  365. </ul>
  366. <ul>
  367. <li>Develop your companies policy. The environmental policy for your company is an affirmation of your willingness to comply with the regulations and laws of the standard which your state demands. It will reflect your commitment to continually grow and develop and improve. The company makes a commitment to prevent the pollution of the environment during their production and operation.</li>
  368. </ul>
  369. <ul>
  370. <li>Develop and review your objectives. Your company has finalized their initial environmental plan. Now comes the actual assessment by the company on what areas of the business actually impact the environment. Targets and objectives need to be set for environmental improvement within your organization and a management program set in place to achieve those objectives and targets.</li>
  371. </ul>
  372. <ul>
  373. <li>You plan and process is now set in motion, you have your team on hand to handle the environmental affairs. It is always best that everyone involved from ground level right to the top floor, undertake official training with regards to ISO 14001 procedures and regulations,and any other areas that you made need assistance.</li>
  374. </ul>
  375. <ul>
  376. <li>Whichever company you select to obtain your certification through is your choice. They cannot implement the plan for you, but they can measure your company plan at any particular moment against that of the ISO 14001 certification requirements. Once results are obtained, an audit team will produce a documented report on any areas where your company?s plan may have shortcomings. In this way the company has a better understanding of the areas on which they need to work in order to achieve official certification.</li>
  377. </ul>
  378. <ul>
  379. <li>The assessment &#8211; this is a two stage assessment where stage one comprises an initial review of your companies policies, procedures, and plans and ensure that they meet with the minimum requirements. Stage two is the actual assessment and audit of how effective the system is. The auditor will delve into your management system and ensure that best practice environmental management is being undertaken by the organization, and carried out.</li>
  380. </ul>
  381. <ul>
  382. <li>On successful completion of the final audit, your company will be awarded the ISO 14001 certification which will highlight the scope of your management system. The certification is valid for three years. Your system will be regularly, usually annually, assessed by the auditor to ensure that processes are still in place and being used effectively.</li>
  383. </ul>
  384. <p>The implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management systems is for the greater good of the environment, but it is also in place for the good of company owners. These businesses need to realize their impact on the environment and that a path like the one they were leading, will only result in depletion of natural resources that have not been rehabilitated for further use at a later stage. These businesses will be out of work if that were to happen and it would be through their own doing alone.</p>
  385. <p>Business and operations are in place for the good of the people, to provide jobs, a source of income, commodities, products, and in some instances even essential items. It must however be remembered that providing these things means nothing if the company itself is destroying the Earth on which those same people live, and polluting the air to such an extent that it is to the detriment of their families.</p>
  386. <p>Many large companies have shown initiative and undertaken the process to certification. This goes a long way in proving to the people and the world, that they are not only thinking of the bottom line figure, but also the well-being of the planet and all it?s occupants.</p>
  387. <p>If the planet is not protected and the ice caps continue to melt at a rapid rate, all those years of hard work will have been for nothing. The houses they worked to hard to obtain and maintain, their cars, possession, their company, their families are all at risk of being swept away into the deep blue sea. The time is now to make the change. The damage already done may not be reversible, but undertaking vigilant and determined processes to prevent further damage will go far in keeping the band aid tightly strapped across the gaping wound on Earth.</p>
  388. <p>ISO 14001 strives to ensure the safety of our planet, and it?s inhabitants, but it also has the interests of the company at heart. It offers cost saving plans that allow companies to utilize every resource they have available to them instead of casting it aside as they did in previous years.</p>
  389. <p>ISO 14001 is the way to go if you are serious about the integrity of your business, and really serious about preserving our beautiful planet for future generations.</p>
  390. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/iso-14001-steps-to-iso-14001-success/">ISO 14001 &#8211; Steps To ISO 14001 Success</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  399. <title>Are all audits the same?</title>
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  403. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amit Sharma]]></dc:creator>
  404. <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
  405. <category><![CDATA[ISO certified]]></category>
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  407.  
  408. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are three categories of audits; certification audits, surveillance audits and re-certification audits and three types of audits; first party, second party and third party audits. Certification Audits or third party audits are conducted by an external third party to find out the conformance of the organization?s management to the international or national standard. As [&#8230;]</p>
  409. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/are-all-audits-the-same/">Are all audits the same?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  411. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are three categories of audits; certification audits, surveillance audits and re-certification audits and three types of audits; first party, second party and third party audits.</p>
  412. <p><a href="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-6.jpe"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" size-full wp-image-422 aligncenter" src="http://www.iso14001consulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-6.jpe" alt="ISO certified" width="297" height="170" data-id="422" /></a></p>
  413. <p>Certification Audits or third party audits are conducted by an external third party to find out the conformance of the organization?s management to the international or national standard. As the ISO certificate is awarded for a period of three years, so the certification body or third party conducts a yearly surveillance audit to find out if the new system is being implemented correctly or not.</p>
  414. <p>During the first or initial certification the external auditor will check to see if all the main elements of the management system are in place. All the SOP&#8217;s, Work Instructions, the Manual, Job Descriptions, Forms are in place. The auditor will check to see whether the processes are working as they are given in the documentation. The checking will be limited in its scope as only a few weeks or months may have passed since the new system has been put in place.</p>
  415. <p>But on the other hand the ISO Certificate is issued for three years. For example if the certificate was awarded after audit in august 2015 and would be valid until August 2018. In this case the only way for the certification body to confirm that the system is being run as per the standard is to conduct yearly audits of the organization, for example in August 2016.?? This audit is known as the Surveillance Audit and are conducted once or twice a year. If it is conducted once a year then it will be conducted next in August 2017. In August 2018 the certificate would expire and the company will have to go for a re-certification audit.</p>
  416. <p>The main purpose of surveillance audit is to check whether your system really works in everyday operations or not. It focuses on things that the certification audit was not able to check. For example are all incidents recorded or all measurements are being recorded, or all corrective actions are being recorded and implemented, whether the top management supports the new system.</p>
  417. <p>A surveillance audit or visit will also focus on areas that were deemed weak in previous surveillance audit or certification audit. These minor nonconformities as well as other areas where the auditor has made observations are followed through and checked for improvements.</p>
  418. <p>First Party audits are called Internal Audits. This happens when a person conducts and audit of a process or set of processes to ensure that it meets the procedure that the company has documented. The person can be an employee of the organization or someone hired such as an <a title="ISO consultant" href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/"><strong>ISO Consultant</strong></a>. These audits are deeper than other types of audits because they look for problems in the processes, areas where the processes are not in alignment and the effectiveness of the management system. These audits are one of the best ways in which an organization can improve itself.</p>
  419. <p>Second party audit occurs when a company undertakes an audit of a supplier to make sure that it is meeting the contract requirements. These requirements can include traceability of parts (documenting which parts are used in which products), special control of certain processes such as welding, requirements for specific documentation or requirements for special cleanliness or any other requirements which may be of interest to the customer. This audit can be done on-site or off-site by reviewing the documents submitted by the supplier. The customer can audit a part of the contract or the whole contract wherever he sees a need. It should be clarified that the second party audit is between the supplier and the customer and is not linked to becoming<a title="ISO certified" href="http://www.isocertification.net.au/gap-analysis/"> <strong>ISO certified</strong></a>.</p>
  420. <p>There was an opinion that second party audits would not be required once a company becomes ISO certified but that did not prove to be the case. Even if you are certified by a third party, your customers may still want to carry out an audit to look at elements of their contract especially if their contract elements are different from ISO 14001.</p>
  421. <p>A third party audit occurs when a company decides that they want to create a management system that conforms to and international standard like ISO 14001 Quality management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, Occupational Health &amp; Safety Management System or Social Accountability Management System etc. In such a case the company has to hire an external certification body to perform an audit to verify that the company has succeeded in this challenge. These third parties or independent companies are called certification bodies or registrars. These certification bodies are in the business of doing audits to verify that the management system meets all the requirements of that particular standard and continues to meet the requirements on a continuous basis.</p>
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  432. <title>Benefits of ISO Certification</title>
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  436. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amit Sharma]]></dc:creator>
  437. <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
  438. <category><![CDATA[ISO consultant]]></category>
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  440.  
  441. <description><![CDATA[<p>International standards ensure the quality and safety of the products that we use in everyday life. Without them we would be at the mercy of the claims of the advertising industry. International standards provide a surety and confidence to the consumer that the product or service he or she is purchasing is backed by an [&#8230;]</p>
  442. <p>The post <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au/benefits-of-iso-certification/">Benefits of ISO Certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://iso14001consulting.com.au">ISO 14001 Consulting, Specializing in ISO 14001 Certification in Australia</a>.</p>
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  444. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>International standards ensure the quality and safety of the products that we use in everyday life. Without them we would be at the mercy of the claims of the advertising industry. International standards provide a surety and confidence to the consumer that the product or service he or she is purchasing is backed by an international quality and reliability certification. If a product conforms to international standards then the consumer is assured that the products, systems and organizations are reliable, safe and good for the environment. Thus ISO international standards are at the backbone of the society that we live in and the <a title="ISO consultant" href="http://www.anitechconsulting.com.au/"><strong>ISO Consultants</strong> </a>play a key role in explaining and implementing these standards in our organizations.</p>
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  446. <p>Many research studies have proved that standards give a boost to the economies and business. Due to the standards an estimated $ 81 billion has been put into the economy while in UK they are responsible for annual $ 8.2 billion growth in Gross Domestic Product or GDP.</p>
  447. <p>One key finding is that standards can be utilized to streamline the internal processes of an organization. For example by decreasing the time required to execute specific activities in various business processes, decreasing the level of waste, reducing the procurement costs and enhancing productivity. It has been found out that the standards contribution to the gross profit of companies ranges between 0.15 % and 5 % of annual sales revenue.</p>
  448. <p>As the business is better organized by adopting standards, it helps the business to innovate easily. Case studies have shown that organizations are better able to expand their offerings by introducing and innovating in new products in their distribution network. The standards also help in mitigation of risks associated with introducing new products. Furthermore the standards help in the organization with adding more suppliers to their network.</p>
  449. <p>Standards have been used by organizations as the basis for new product development, entering new domestic and international markets and supporting the market demand of the products. The standards are helpful even in creating new markets. In some extreme cases, companies have far exceeded their profit margins from the figures given above to the level of 33% of their annual revenue. This also helped the companies in positioning themselves as market leaders in their field over a period of time.</p>
  450. <p>WikaBeton, an Indonesian conglomerate active in construction, real estate and trading businesses, used ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and various technical quality standards. They developed a unified management system allowing for high quality operations which resulted in increased customer confidence.</p>
  451. <p>The major benefits of using standards allowed the organization to improve its selection and evaluation of suppliers, save resources in research and development, optimize the transfer of information through unified specifications and standard information capture, high quality supplies, optimization of production process and obtain benefits in sales negotiations.</p>
  452. <p>NTUC Fairprice is the largest supermarket chain in Singapore with a market share of over 50%. It uses Cold Chain standards for milk and frozen meat as well as Bar code standard and ISO 14001 and well as HACCP.</p>
  453. <p>The benefits to NTUC of the standards were in doubling the volume of goods handled while having the same number of employees, improving process efficiency, extending the supplier network, raising and maintaining the product level of quality and increasing the level of customer loyalty and confidence.</p>
  454. <p>The benefits were translated into annual saving of approximately USD 3.2 million and also helped nurture a culture of continuous improvement in the organization.</p>
  455. <p>Gefor is a Colombian multinational company which is active in the plastics and synthetic fibers sector in the petrochemical industry. It uses over 200 standards, both national and international ones. The benefits to it were in continual improvement in operations and production, sales and marketing by creating market access allowing it to expand rapidly in the domestic market, and accessing international markets by meeting market entry requirements and conditionsin the design of new products, quality inspections of supplies. The economic benefits of the standards is USD 8 051 919 which is 77% of the company revenues. The company has introduces ISO 14001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001which have helped in streamlining its processes and increasing its quality and reliability.</p>
  456. <p>Danper, founded in 1994, is one of the largest agro-exporter in Peru dealing mainly in Asparagus and Artichokes. Its business comprises of preserved goods (77% of sales), fresh products (21 % of sales) and frozen products (2% of sales). It is certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 14001 and National Peruvian Standards as well as HACCP, OHSAS 18001 and SA 8000 and finally Global GAP and US GAP.</p>
  457. <p>It has benefited by USD 648 158 annually from the standards which amounts to 0.73 % of sales revenue. Using standards has allowed Danper to continuously improve its skills and implement an efficient and reliable production process, manage the cold chain in a highly efficient way and ensuring product quality requirements are met in overseas markets and demonstrate through its certifications to its overseas customers, its ability to produce and deliver safe and high quality products and to qualify as a supplier for them.</p>
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